West Indian Day Parade

By Chronicle wire services

on September 1, 2014 8:02 PM

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A dancer poses for a photograph during the West Indian Day Parade, Monday, Sept. 1, 2014 in the Brooklyn borough of New York. The annual parade draws about 1 million people along its 2-mile-long route.

A dancer poses for a photograph during the West Indian Day Parade, Monday, Sept. 1, 2014 in the Brooklyn borough of New York. The annual parade draws about 1 million people along its 2-mile-long route.

Photo: Mark Lennihan, Associated Press

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Dressed for the occasion, Adjee Hamilton, center, dances as she and others wait to take part in the West Indian Day Parade, Monday, Sept. 1, 2014 in the Brooklyn borough of New York.

Dressed for the occasion, Adjee Hamilton, center, dances as she and others wait to take part in the West Indian Day Parade, Monday, Sept. 1, 2014 in the Brooklyn borough of New York.

Revelers participate in the annual West Indian Day parade held on September 1, 2014 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The parade, which draws a crowd of a million plus, celebrates Caribbean culture.

Revelers participate in the annual West Indian Day parade held on September 1, 2014 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The parade, which draws a crowd of a million plus, celebrates Caribbean culture.

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Dressed for the occasion, Shaleca Whyte waits to take part in the West Indian Day Parade, Monday, Sept. 1, 2014 in the Brooklyn borough of New York.

Dressed for the occasion, Shaleca Whyte waits to take part in the West Indian Day Parade, Monday, Sept. 1, 2014 in the Brooklyn borough of New York.

Photo: Tina Fineberg, Associated Press

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A dancer poses for a photograph during the West Indian Day Parade, Monday, Sept. 1, 2014 in the Brooklyn borough of New York. The annual parade draws about 1 million people along its 2-mile-long route.

A dancer poses for a photograph during the West Indian Day Parade, Monday, Sept. 1, 2014 in the Brooklyn borough of New York. The annual parade draws about 1 million people along its 2-mile-long route.

Photo: Mark Lennihan, Associated Press

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Revelers participate in the annual West Indian Day parade held on September 1, 2014 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The parade, which draws a crowd of a million plus, celebrates Caribbean culture.

Revelers participate in the annual West Indian Day parade held on September 1, 2014 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The parade, which draws a crowd of a million plus, celebrates Caribbean culture.

Photo: Yana Paskova, Getty Images

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Esther Morgan, originally from Granada, bears a large costume as she marches down Eastern Parkway during the West Indian Day Parade, Monday, Sept. 1, 2014 in the Brooklyn borough of New York.

Esther Morgan, originally from Granada, bears a large costume as she marches down Eastern Parkway during the West Indian Day Parade, Monday, Sept. 1, 2014 in the Brooklyn borough of New York.

A dancer poses for a photograph during the West Indian Day Parade, Monday, Sept. 1, 2014 in the Brooklyn borough of New York. The annual parade draws about 1 million people along its 2-mile-long route.

A dancer poses for a photograph during the West Indian Day Parade, Monday, Sept. 1, 2014 in the Brooklyn borough of New York. The annual parade draws about 1 million people along its 2-mile-long route.

Photo: Mark Lennihan, Associated Press

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Dressed for the occasIon, parade participants wait to take part in the West Indian Day Parade, Monday Sept. 1, 2014 in the Brooklyn borough of New York.

Dressed for the occasIon, parade participants wait to take part in the West Indian Day Parade, Monday Sept. 1, 2014 in the Brooklyn borough of New York.

Photo: Tina Fineberg, Associated Press

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Revelers participate in the annual West Indian Day parade held on September 1, 2014 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The parade, which draws a crowd of a million plus, celebrates Caribbean culture.

Revelers participate in the annual West Indian Day parade held on September 1, 2014 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The parade, which draws a crowd of a million plus, celebrates Caribbean culture.

Photo: Yana Paskova, Getty Images

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A dancer poses for a photograph during the West Indian Day Parade, Monday, Sept. 1, 2014 in the Brooklyn borough of New York.

A dancer poses for a photograph during the West Indian Day Parade, Monday, Sept. 1, 2014 in the Brooklyn borough of New York.

Photo: Mark Lennihan, Associated Press

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Dressed for the occasion, Diamond Powell, right, and her mother Natalie Brown wait to take part in the West Indian Day Parade Monday Sept. 1, 2014 in the Brooklyn borough of New York.

Dressed for the occasion, Diamond Powell, right, and her mother Natalie Brown wait to take part in the West Indian Day Parade Monday Sept. 1, 2014 in the Brooklyn borough of New York.

Costumed participants make their way along Eastern Parkway in the Brooklyn borough of New York as they take part in the West Indian Day Parade, Monday, Sept. 1, 2014.

Costumed participants make their way along Eastern Parkway in the Brooklyn borough of New York as they take part in the West Indian Day Parade, Monday, Sept. 1, 2014.

Photo: Tina Fineberg, Associated Press

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NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 01: Revelers participate in the annual West Indian Day parade held on September 1, 2014 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The parade, which draws a crowd of a million plus, celebrates Caribbean culture. less

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 01: Revelers participate in the annual West Indian Day parade held on September 1, 2014 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The parade, which draws a crowd of a million plus, ... more

Revelers participate in the annual West Indian Day parade held on September 1, 2014 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.

Revelers participate in the annual West Indian Day parade held on September 1, 2014 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.

Photo: Yana Paskova, Getty Images

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Parade dancers participate in the annual West Indian Day parade held on September 1, 2014 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.

Parade dancers participate in the annual West Indian Day parade held on September 1, 2014 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.

Photo: Michael Loccisano, Getty Images

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Young dancers laugh as they are showered with ice water during the West Indian Day Parade, Monday, Sept. 1, 2014 in the Brooklyn borough of New York. The annual parade draws about 1 million people along its 2-mile-long route. less

Young dancers laugh as they are showered with ice water during the West Indian Day Parade, Monday, Sept. 1, 2014 in the Brooklyn borough of New York. The annual parade draws about 1 million people along its ... more

Photo: Mark Lennihan, Associated Press

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A dancer poses for a photograph during the West Indian Day Parade, Monday, Sept. 1, 2014 in the Brooklyn borough of New York. The annual parade draws about 1 million people along its 2-mile-long route.

A dancer poses for a photograph during the West Indian Day Parade, Monday, Sept. 1, 2014 in the Brooklyn borough of New York. The annual parade draws about 1 million people along its 2-mile-long route.

Photo: Mark Lennihan, Associated Press

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Dressed for the occasion, Curtis Noel, center, and others wait to take part in the West Indian Day Parade, Monday, Sept. 1, 2014 in the Brooklyn borough of New York.

Dressed for the occasion, Curtis Noel, center, and others wait to take part in the West Indian Day Parade, Monday, Sept. 1, 2014 in the Brooklyn borough of New York.

New York Mayor Bill de Blasio, right, and his children, Dante, left, and Chiara, second left, and wife, Chirlane McCray, do the "Smackdown" dance move as they march in the West Indian Day Parade, Monday, Sept. 1, 2014, in the Brooklyn borough of New York. less

New York Mayor Bill de Blasio, right, and his children, Dante, left, and Chiara, second left, and wife, Chirlane McCray, do the "Smackdown" dance move as they march in the West Indian Day Parade, Monday, Sept. ... more

Photo: Mark Lennihan, Associated Press

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Revelers prepare to participate in the annual West Indian Day parade held on September 1, 2014 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The parade, which draws a crowd of a million plus, celebrates Caribbean culture. less

Revelers prepare to participate in the annual West Indian Day parade held on September 1, 2014 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The parade, which draws a crowd of a million plus, celebrates Caribbean ... more

Photo: Yana Paskova, Getty Images

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Visitors watch the annual West Indian Day parade held on September 1, 2014 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The parade, which draws a crowd of a million plus, celebrates Caribbean culture.

Visitors watch the annual West Indian Day parade held on September 1, 2014 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The parade, which draws a crowd of a million plus, celebrates Caribbean culture.

Photo: Yana Paskova, Getty Images

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Revelers participate in the annual West Indian Day parade held on September 1, 2014 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The parade, which draws a crowd of a million plus, celebrates Caribbean culture.

Revelers participate in the annual West Indian Day parade held on September 1, 2014 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The parade, which draws a crowd of a million plus, celebrates Caribbean culture.

Photo: Yana Paskova, Getty Images

Revelers participate in the annual West Indian Day parade held on... Photo-6801493.92669 - Houston Chronicle

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Revelers participate in the annual West Indian Day parade held on September 1, 2014 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The parade, which draws a crowd of a million plus, celebrates Caribbean culture.

Revelers participate in the annual West Indian Day parade held on September 1, 2014 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The parade, which draws a crowd of a million plus, celebrates Caribbean culture.

Photo: Yana Paskova, Getty Images

Revelers participate in the annual West Indian Day parade held on... Photo-6801492.92669 - Houston Chronicle

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Revelers participate in the annual West Indian Day parade held on September 1, 2014 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The parade, which draws a crowd of a million plus, celebrates Caribbean culture.

Revelers participate in the annual West Indian Day parade held on September 1, 2014 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The parade, which draws a crowd of a million plus, celebrates Caribbean culture.

Photo: Yana Paskova, Getty Images

Revelers participate in the annual West Indian Day parade held on... Photo-6801491.92669 - Houston Chronicle

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Revelers participate in the annual West Indian Day parade held on September 1, 2014 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The parade, which draws a crowd of a million plus, celebrates Caribbean culture.

Revelers participate in the annual West Indian Day parade held on September 1, 2014 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The parade, which draws a crowd of a million plus, celebrates Caribbean culture.

Photo: Yana Paskova, Getty Images

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Revelers participate in the annual West Indian Day parade held on September 1, 2014 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The parade, which draws a crowd of a million plus, celebrates Caribbean culture.

Revelers participate in the annual West Indian Day parade held on September 1, 2014 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The parade, which draws a crowd of a million plus, celebrates Caribbean culture.

Photo: Yana Paskova, Getty Images

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Revelers participate in the annual West Indian Day parade held on September 1, 2014 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The parade, which draws a crowd of a million plus, celebrates Caribbean culture.

Revelers participate in the annual West Indian Day parade held on September 1, 2014 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The parade, which draws a crowd of a million plus, celebrates Caribbean culture.

Photo: Yana Paskova, Getty Images

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Revelers participate in the annual West Indian Day parade held on September 1, 2014 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The parade, which draws a crowd of a million plus, celebrates Caribbean culture.

Revelers participate in the annual West Indian Day parade held on September 1, 2014 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The parade, which draws a crowd of a million plus, celebrates Caribbean culture.

Photo: Yana Paskova, Getty Images

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Revelers participate in the annual West Indian Day parade held on September 1, 2014 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The parade, which draws a crowd of a million plus, celebrates Caribbean culture.

Revelers participate in the annual West Indian Day parade held on September 1, 2014 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The parade, which draws a crowd of a million plus, celebrates Caribbean culture.

Photo: Yana Paskova, Getty Images

Revelers participate in the annual West Indian Day parade held on... Photo-6801483.92669 - Houston Chronicle

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Revelers participate in the annual West Indian Day parade held on September 1, 2014 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The parade, which draws a crowd of a million plus, celebrates Caribbean culture.

Revelers participate in the annual West Indian Day parade held on September 1, 2014 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The parade, which draws a crowd of a million plus, celebrates Caribbean culture.

Photo: Yana Paskova, Getty Images

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Revelers participate in the annual West Indian Day parade held on September 1, 2014 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The parade, which draws a crowd of a million plus, celebrates Caribbean culture.

Revelers participate in the annual West Indian Day parade held on September 1, 2014 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The parade, which draws a crowd of a million plus, celebrates Caribbean culture.

Photo: Yana Paskova, Getty Images

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Revelers participate in the annual West Indian Day parade held on September 1, 2014 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The parade, which draws a crowd of a million plus, celebrates Caribbean culture.

Revelers participate in the annual West Indian Day parade held on September 1, 2014 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The parade, which draws a crowd of a million plus, celebrates Caribbean culture.

Photo: Yana Paskova, Getty Images

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Revelers participate in the annual West Indian Day parade held on September 1, 2014 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The parade, which draws a crowd of a million plus, celebrates Caribbean culture.

Revelers participate in the annual West Indian Day parade held on September 1, 2014 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The parade, which draws a crowd of a million plus, celebrates Caribbean culture.

Photo: Yana Paskova, Getty Images

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Revelers participate in the annual West Indian Day parade held on September 1, 2014 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The parade, which draws a crowd of a million plus, celebrates Caribbean culture.

Revelers participate in the annual West Indian Day parade held on September 1, 2014 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The parade, which draws a crowd of a million plus, celebrates Caribbean culture.

Photo: Yana Paskova, Getty Images

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Revelers participate in the annual West Indian Day parade held on September 1, 2014 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The parade, which draws a crowd of a million plus, celebrates Caribbean culture.

Revelers participate in the annual West Indian Day parade held on September 1, 2014 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The parade, which draws a crowd of a million plus, celebrates Caribbean culture.

Photo: Yana Paskova, Getty Images

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A reveler participates in the annual West Indian Day parade held on September 1, 2014 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.

A reveler participates in the annual West Indian Day parade held on September 1, 2014 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.

Photo: Michael Loccisano, Getty Images

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